Topless Kim Kardashian photo taken by North West sparks parenting debate

Kim Kardashian bared all for the camera — and her daughter North West — in a new Instagram photo that's sparked a heated parenting debate.

Kardashian shared the topless image on Instagram Thursday and revealed the snap had been taken by her 4-year-old daughter, North.

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Kim Kardashian shared a topless photo she said was taken by her 4-year-old daughter. (Handout/Getty Images)

In the picture, the reality star, 37, is holding up an unhooked bra while wearing black spandex, and her reflection — as well as North's body — can be seen in the mirror.

The revealing photo quickly sparked backlash from fans who took issue with Kardashian exposing her naked body to her young daughter.

"This isn't a moment to be proud of. You should be teaching her about self respect and how beauty lies within," one Instagram user wrote. "Not that showing the world your breasts is the best way to get attention. #parentingfail."

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"Not saying you can't be empowered and show what you've got, but when your brain hasn't reached a certain level of maturity it can be dangerous," the comment read. "But this behavior makes me assume North will feel encouraged to copy her mom from such a younger age."

Not all comments were negative — Kardashian found a lot of support among her followers, too, particularly from fans who believed she was teaching North a healthy dose of confidence.

"I think showing your daughter to not be ashamed of her body is amazing!" one user wrote. "Most of these personal trainers are borderline topless anyway, so not sure why they so judgmental, and as far as I can see it's just your back showing…that's not topless."

"Everyone's hating but this is the world she's going to grow up in regardless of what her mom shows her," wrote another. "Self-love and beauty is all about being comfortable in your own skin, everyone parents differently but that doesn't make them bad parents."